Big Sean Reflects on Depression After Nipsey Hussle's Death

Big Sean, the Detroit rapper, has shared a candid reflection on the profound depression he endured following the 2019 death of his close friend and collaborator Nipsey Hussle, crediting therapy and a deliberate break from music with his recovery. In a recent interview on ABC News' All Access with host Linsey Davis, alongside singer Usher, Sean described how the loss triggered a personal crisis that reshaped his priorities.

Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot on March 31, 2019, outside his Marathon Clothing store in South Los Angeles at age 33. The killing devastated the hip-hop community, prompting widespread tributes, including a collective performance at the 2020 Grammy Awards featuring artists such as Meek Mill, John Legend and DJ Khaled. In 2022, Eric Holder Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder in the case and sentenced to at least 60 years in prison. Hussle received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that same year, honoring his contributions to music and community philanthropy.

Sean and Hussle had forged a strong bond through their shared interests in hip-hop and community initiatives. Their collaboration culminated in the track "Deep Reverence," featured on...